Corrections Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Seward (AK); Presencial; USD 151 000 - 204 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Amergis Healthcare Staffing seeks a Travel Nurse Practitioner to deliver medical care in correctional facilities under your licensure. You will perform physical exams, order tests, prescribe medications, and educate inmates on health promotion and treatment within scope.

The role requires NP licensure in the practice state, CPR, and compliance with state/federal rules. Prior correctional or travel NP experience is preferred; some travel between facilities may be required.

Qualificações

• Current NP certification and state license required.
• AANP/ANCC certification preferred.
• One year NP experience preferred.
• One year correctional experience preferred.
• Maintain collaboration agreements per state requirements.
• CPR if applicable.
• TB screening if applicable.
• Health certificate per contract/state regulation.
• Must meet federal/state/local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsabilidades

• Provide health care services to incarcerated individuals.
• Perform physical exams, diagnostic testing and health screenings.
• Prescribe medications within licensure scope.
• Educate inmates on health promotion and disease prevention.

Conhecimentos

NP certification

State licensure

Clinical collaboration

Formação académica

Nurse Practitioner certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Nurse Practitioner in the correctional setting provides health care services to incarcerated individuals within the scope of their license. The Nurse Practitioner performs physical examinations, diagnostic testing, assessments/health screenings, prescribes medications, and educates inmates on health prevention/promotion, medical conditions, and treatment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Nurse Practitioner Certification and license in the state of practice required
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner by a nationally accredited nursing organization (e.g. American Academy of Nurse Practitioners – AANP, American Nurses Credentialing Center – ANCC) is preferred
• Specialty Certification as per client request and or state regulations if applicable
• One year experience as an NP preferred
• One year of correctional experience preferred
• Maintain collaboration agreements, per state requirements
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Job Category: Advanced Practitioner

Job Function: Advanced Practitioner | NP | NP - Corrections

Job Type: Travel

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0727

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $3896 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-09-16T19:40:28